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THIS MONTH’STHOUGHTSABOUTTHINGSAndrea de MichaelisPublisher“I want to look back on my lifeand be giddy with joy that I wasthe one who got to live it.”Hello and welcome to the March 2021 edition ofHorizons Magazine. Spring has definitely sprung, As theoaks over my property get their leaves back, the jungle isreturning! In October when they finished building the housenext door, it took away many oaks and pines that shielded myproperty from view. Suddenly partially exposed, I planted 30 loquat saplings and 40 turks’ cap bushes just inside the property line and they are all coming up. Sweet!In October I also began growing vegetables and herbs fromseed: The bush beans, collards, kale and lemongrass are inthe ground and I’ve been harvesting every few days. On thekitchen windowsill, I harvest daily from the celery, romaineand scallions I grew from grocery scraps. Parsley from seed istaking off in the hanging pots outside. I love parsley. Tomatoplants from seeds and slices of Roma tomatoes from the grocery, bell peppers and eggplant from seed in pots and in theground are getting tall and leafy, not producing yet. Radishesand carrots in grow pots are leafy but no fruit yet. Spinach,zucchini, yellow squash, corn, long beans, gourds are slow orfrost got them. I just planted another round.Herbs I planted were 3 types of basil, rosemary and thyme.Sweet basil doesn’t grow well for me any time I’ve boughtthose little pots of it. Thai basil, holy basil and thyme grownfrom seed are doing well in hanging pots outside.I did a lot of trial and error and a lot of researching onlinebefore I bought seed or planted. I learned that planting duringa water sign moon (a Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces moon) willindeed germinate seed faster. I had to look at the LlewellynAstrological Calendar to see when those dates were, you canGoogle it online.It's empowering to see that I can grow at least a little of myown food if I want to, or it I had to. It's the reason I've addedmore articles each month on food independence, so friendscan check it out also. That's also part of spiritual practice.Mind, body, spirit is all about finding balance, whereever youare, whatever situation you find yourself in.No, I don't think there will be a civil war and grocerieswill become scarce, I am just excited at being able to havetomatoes that taste like tomatoes and to never run out ofparsley, basil or collards. Growing vegs is not only a fun pasttime and gives me the best flavor and personal satisfaction ofparticipating in the process, it makes me less wasteful, moreaware of the cycle of birth and 'death," more aware of theconsciousness within everything. Plants talk and listen.I get such personal contentment and satisfaction out of itthat I want to turn everyone else onto it, too. I'd like everyone to feel what I feel and see what I see when I look aroundme. Yes, a lot of sh*t is going down out there in Bizarro worldbut I'm happy and I'm hopeful. Yes, these are uncertain timesand a lot of misguided souls are seeking connection in scaryways, thinking they’ve found kindred spirits in extremistgroups, not knowing what they’re getting themselves into.Sometimes we need to remove ourselves from a situation – orrelationship -- and leave people to work things out for themselves. Maybe grow a few vegetables. If you're a loner, parsleyis a great companion, very talkative. A good listener as well.Enjoy our offering this month.Hari OmAndreaHORIZONS MAGAZINE MISSION STATEMENTWhat I’m here to do with Horizons Magazine is share a belief and formula for happiness that I’ve found is true for me and for others I know. To givereaders the choice to entertain those ideas, some of which may be an option for them as well. We don’t always know what we might prefer, howour life might change for the better if we don’t consider and entertain the idea of something new. Andrea de Michaelis. PublisherOUR PURPOSE IS:To provide a forum to connect those who seek purpose in life. To useour combined power to encourage each other in our personal visions.To remind you that you are far more powerful than you can imagine.To establish in the minds of our readers the reality of the mind / bodyconnection and the fact that we participate in creation of the reality weexperience. What we see and experience is simply the brain’s interpretation of electrical signals. The only reality we cope with is the world ofperceptions inside our mind.We participate in creation of the reality we experience by our intentions,beliefs and expectations, by every thought we think and every word wespeak. Because we participate in this creation, we have access to asmuch happiness and supply as we can discipline ourselves to focus on.To promote the reality that we survive in consciousness after thechange called death. To comprehend this, we promote the practice ofdaily separation of consciousness from the body via meditation.Once we experience our existence beyond physical circumstances, the fear ofdeath is removed. The less fear of death we have, the more we see the worldfrom the higher perspective and the more we recognize how powerful we reallyare. This frees us to begin to live more fully, in every moment, now.Our lives become increasingly fulfilling as we take responsibility for how weperceive life and how we react to it. We’re here to find and relate to others, andeveryone who reads these words or writes a word in these pages seeks to beconnected with those who seek likewise.So, if you read an article that touches you or an ad that intrigues you, call andget together with the person listed; or just call and introduce yourself anddiscuss their offering with them.Connect with each other, come to know each other, exchange information. Webelieve that as we all work together, we are making the world a better place.Established in 1992, Horizons Magazine is designed to inspire, educate and entertain those whoare exploring the body/mind connection and seeking spiritual solutions to everyday life.

ABRAHAM-HICKSAbraham is a group of nonphysical teachers,speaking their broader perspective throughEsther Hicks. Author of Ask & It Is Given,The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, TheVortex, Where Law of Attraction AssemblesAll Cooperative Relationships and NY TimesBest Seller, Money and the Law of Attraction,visit www.abraham-hicks.com.THE POSITIVE ASPECTS DIVORCECAN HAVE FOR CHIDRENQUESTION: I think my biggest question has to do withrelationships and specifically dealing with divorce and helpingincrease my children's ability to stay in alignment with WhoThey Really Are.ABRAHAM: First thing we'd like to say about children ofdivorced parents is that they have a wonderful opportunity to,at an earlier age than others, see Law of Attraction responding to different vibrational points of view. And when they havethe benefit of someone up close to them that understandsthat, then they get an earlier opportunity to understand thatthey have more control over their life than they might havethought.When children are born into a sort of feathered nest wheretwo other people are doing everything that they can to makeeverything be just right, their opportunity for contrast andtheir opportunity to create their own vibrational escrow isslowed down a little bit, and therefore their opportunity toconsciously feel the separation between Who They Really Areand who they are allowing themselves to be has more opportunity (pause).Some of those beliefs can become very well entrenched beforeyou become enlightened to your own Guidance System andto that vibrational crevasse between Who You Really Are andwhat you are doing right now.So imagine a child who early on is exposed to contrast and hasa mentor up close to them who is teaching them that throughthe power of your thought you can bring yourself into alignment at an early early age, what an advantage that is.We won't find these children in some environment later onwhere they are holding to beliefs that are limiting and struggling to break loose of them because they have, at an earlyage, had an opportunity to understand the power of their ownmind and the power of their good feelings.So, we always say to parents, your children are the teachersbecause they still remember that All is Well, you see. They'renot bucking the current, they're not fighting the flow, theyJanice Scott-Reeder, AA, BA, DruidLicensed Psychic, Astrologer, Broward County, FLMaster Tarotist, Hypnotherapist, Psychometry, Spirit Contact954-698-6926 (Coconut Creek 33073)Facebook: CosmicSalamander or CosmicJaniceSPIRITUALIST CHAPEL of MelbourneSpiritualism MediumshipClasses 10 20 others1st and 3rdThursdays6:30-8:30 pmWe Welcome All ToSunday 10 AM services1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne, FL 32901Spirit Messages - Healing ServiceGuest Speakers Private Readings 20/15 minutes after nd us on Facebook: Spiritualist Chapel of MelbourneCheck our website or facebook page for reopening date.Know That. until you get hold of them really good and trainthat out of them which most parents, in a well-meaning attitude, derogatorily do.You can't teach your children through your words, you mustteach through the clarity of your own example which meansyou have a hard job in having lived enough life where you'renot easily releasing beliefs and going with the flow of Who YouAre but that's the effort that you must make. You must reachfor the best feeling thoughts that you can.So let's say that you are discussing the children's father, andlet's say that you don't feel all that good when you do. Let'ssay that you have very strong feelings of disempowerment andeven anger within you as you approach that subject.And so, what we want to impart to you is that when you speakto your children about their father or about anything whenyou feel that way, you are presenting to them a contradictedbeing, a contradicted mother, because the Inner Being Motheris over here in this place of Pure Positive Energy and Love, andyou are not. And so what you are offering is something thatis really hard to hear. It's like the radio dial that is set on 630while someone is trying to listen on 98.7. And so your childrenwho are much closer to alignment will hear you better whenyou are in alignment.continued on page 36Horizons Magazine online monthly at www.horizonsmagazine.comPage 7

THREE STEPS TO REMOVEPSYCHIC BAGGAGEJames Van Praagh, internationally renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author shares insights and messages from theSpirit realm through his website and blog at http://www.vanpraagh.comDecades spent on stage and on the road have left mewith a back that acts up once in a while. Luckily, I’vefound a wonderful masseuse and healer to provide deep tissuerelief when the pain gets too bad. Just the other day as he waserasing the knots in my lower back, he shared an insight abouthis work that I believe also applies to matters far beyondphysical aches and pains.“I imagine my clients going about their day picking up shinylittle BBs – each representing an incident of physical or mentalstress. Every time a client lifts something the wrong way, dealswith a difficult co-worker, or tosses and turns all night worrying, another tiny metal ball goes into their pocket. After awhile, they become uncomfortably weighted down with theaccumulation of all of this, and they come to me – my job is toremove the BBs. When I’m finished, it makes me so happy tosee them walk out taller and feeling lighter in every way!”In the example of the masseuse, his clients are lucky enoughto be able to come to him regularly for relief. But think of howmany people hold onto old emotions, traumatic memories, andresentment (what I like to call “psychic baggage”) indefinitely– pushing everything down without examining it just to makeroom for more “BBs.” Without a way to regularly dissolve orclear out that energetic junk, it builds up and blocks you – energetically, physically and emotionally.SIGNS THAT PSYCHIC BAGGAGE IS HAVINGA NEGATIVE EFFECT ON YOU1) You have difficulty experiencing the present moment without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.2) You keep repeating the same patterns and mistakes in oneor more areas of your life.3) In matters of the heart, you ‘re attracted to “bad boys”(or girls), people who can’t commit, or otherwise unsuitablepartners.4) You feel like you’re not always in control of your own reactions or emotions.5) You feel that the work you do is not aligned with your trueself, yet you’re unable to make a change.6) You often find yourself getting your feelings hurt and takingthings too personally.7) Your fears and phobias prevent you from trying new things.Page 88) You have health issues or chronic fatigue your doctor can’texplain.9) You keep waiting for something to change so your “real life”can begin.10) People tell you that you’re overly defensive or that youcan’t open up.There’s no precise way to score this quiz, except to go withyour gut. You might have checked three or four, and be managing just fine - but if even one of these issues is causing a problem in your life, then chances are you’re dealing with somepsychic baggage. Now is the time to lighten your load!3 STEPS TO DUMPING THE PSYCHIC BAGGAGE NOW1) BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.Let the checklist above be your jumping off point to examining areas where you are blocked. For example, say that #2 onthe list above got a big reaction from you. You KNOW that youkeep repeating destructive patterns – even when you can predict what’s going to happen. Sit with that thought, and explorehow it makes you feel. What memories come up – do you recallthe first time you had this experience? What do you thinkmight happen if, just once, you made a different choice? Whatfears or feelings does that bring up? Listen to your intuition,and see if you can discover the root cause of this behavior.2) START PROCESSING YOUR FEELINGS.Now that you’re paying attention, you might find that you areconscious of even more repressed memories and emotions.As they come to the surface, give yourself time to processthem. Treat yourself as you would a cherished friend, and giveyourself permission to grieve, be angry, feel the loss, and thento forgive. Many of my students find that writing a journal ora letter helps them let go. Writing things down – without judgment or censorship – is very healing. And if you write a letter,it’s entirely up to you if you want to share it with anyone. Noconfrontation is required for healing to take place – just honesty and self-awareness!3) GET HELP!If simple self-examination isn’t enough and you can’t releaseyourself from whatever is holding you back – don’t be afraidto get help from a friend or a professional. An objective earmight be just what you need to get comfort, validation and thecourage to move ahead. Or, sign up for a spiritual workshop ormeditation retreat. In a few days, you’ll learn techniques thatwill change your life. Don’t start another year carrying theweight of decades. Start releasing your baggage, one piece ata time, and you’ll be lighter (and light-filled) by spring.Horizons Magazine online monthly at www.horizonsmagazine.com

ON THE COVERMORGANA STARRA YEAR OFQUARANTINEBeing raised in the wilds of Africa by missionaryparents, my dad taught me by example that life waseither an adventure or an inconvenience. This isdetermined all by your own attitude. When Covid hit, Iimmediately was grateful for the simple things that we oftentake for granted, such as running water, electricity, and theinternet.I also began reminiscing about the times while I was raisingkids, when I also raised my own food and made everythingfrom scratch. I rewired my thinking back to this way. I hadfallen into the trap of being complacent and almost expectingthe blessings I had, of being able to go out to eat, the gym,get regular massages, manicures, pedicures, get my hair done,etc.It was time to readjust my lifestyle. I activated my flexiblespirit and my ability to flow with change. We began shiftingthe way we lived, to a more simple lifestyle.We started growingproduce, being moreconscious about recycling, and pausing ourhectic lives.At the beginning of thepandemic, I began cooking my own comfortfoods from home, whichstarted to negativelyaffect my health. I wasreminded that my bodyis a temple and thatfood is meant to befuel.I began to honor mybody with foods that it deserved. I adopted a diet that wasboosting my health and immune system. When gyms shutdown, we decided to convert a space in our home to an exercise room, to help us stay healthy. This helped us maintain ourhealth, both physical and mental.Prior to the pandemic, we would visit movie theaters weekly.When these shut down, we decided to treat our own livingroom as if it was a home theater space, and began to enjoymovies from the comfort and safety of our own home. Wehave friends who visit and all precautions are taken to ensureeveryone's safety.Horizons Magazine online monthly at www.horizonsmagazine.com.continued on page 32Page 9

HERB CORNERCecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center inMelbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Mastersof Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. Amember of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and theAmerican Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522STRENGTHENING YOUR IMMUNESYSTEM NATURALLYAS WE LEARNED IN 2020, IMMUNE HEALTH ISMORE THAN JUST A SEASONAL CONCERN. Whenit comes to the health of the Immune System (IS) strengthening the body’s natural defenses is imperative; this is becauseas we age our immune defenses naturally declines, leaving ussusceptible to viruses, bacteria, and other infections. Especially since as, we have learned everyday life can make ussusceptible to any number of pathogens. Thankfully, the (IS)can defend itself against the pathogens that weaken us andmake us ill; unless it is compromised and out of balance, thena breakdown can occur and make us susceptible.Normally the (IS) can recognize and destroy bacteria andviruses; this is because the (IS) has specialized memory cellscalled phagocytes that remember specific bacteria and virusesso it can react and destroy them in a process called phagocytosis. The (IS) also contains white blood cells, B-cells, T-cells,leukocytes, and lymph nodes that all work together in keepingus healthy.Fortunately, there are many herbs that can enhance the healthof the (IS). Echinacea for instance has been used for hundredsof years for colds, flu, and other infections. Today it is used tostrengthen the (IS) especially when it is used at the first signor exposure. It does this indirectly by increasing the activity ofthe non-specific immune system.German researchers published a 2001 study finding thatusing Echinacea at the early on-set of a cold or flu wasamazingly effective at relieving symptomology. They foundthe aklomides, polysaccharides and glycoproteins (the active compounds in Echinacea) stimulate interferon, activatelymphocytes and phagocytosis the important actions of thenon-specific immune system.Elderberry an antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory herbspecific to the health of the lungs and (IS) is rich in anthocyanins, quercetin, and rutin. These constituents are effective inthe prevention of colds and flu by shortening the length andseverity of viruses and bacteria by keeping them from attaching to healthy cells.continued on page 31Page 10Horizons Magazine online monthly at www.horizonsmagazine.com

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